Careers In Optometry

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Careers
In
Optometry
Introduction
Eligibility
Job Prospects
Remuneration
Institutes
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Introduction
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Optometry is a healthcare profession concerned
with the eyes and related structures, as well
as vision, visual systems, and vision information
processing in humans. Optometrists are trained to
prescribe and fit lenses to improve vision, and
in some countries are trained to diagnose and
treat various eye diseases.
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Eligibility
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To pursue a Diploma or B.Sc. course in Optometry
one needs a background in Science in 102 with
Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology or
Mathematics. Selection criteria may vary among
institutes, who may also conduct their own
entrance examinations. Post-graduate diplomas in
Optometry require a graduate degree from any
subject though a science background definitely
gives an advantage. Master and M.Phil programs
require a completed Bachelor degree and Master
degree in optometry respectively.
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Job Prospects
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• Manage his or her own eye clinic, optical shop,
  lens manufacturing unit
• Contribute to eye tests, contact lenses,
  exercises
• Collaborate with opticians, ophthalmologists,
  lens manufacturers
• Teach optometry 

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Remuneration
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The average salary for an Optometrist is Rs
243,295 per year.
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Institutes
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• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Coimbatore Campus,
  Coimbatore
• Bharati Vidyapeeth University,Pune
• Vidyasagar College of Optometry amp Vision
  Science, Kolkata
• Vinayaka Missions University - VMU, Salem